About DPW

The Department of Public Works (DPW) provides municipal services in two distinct program areas: environmental services/solid waste management and parking enforcement. Both contribute to making District streets and public spaces clean, safe, attractive and accessible.

Behind the scenes, DPW's Fleet Management Administration supports municipal operations by procuring, fueling and maintaining thousands of District government vehicles, from sedans to heavy equipment. Fleet Management also is responsible for purchasing environmentally friendly, alternative-fuel vehicles (AFV) for the city. Christopher Shorter, is the Director of the Department of Public Works.

Holiday Trash/Recycling Collections

Use our Slide Guide to find out how holidays affect your collection schedule.

Find Your Trash and Recycling Collections Day(s)

Enter part or all of any address in the District of Columbia to see your pick up day(s) for Trash and Recycling Collection.